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kstrauser
1y ago
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Well put. There’s something inherently cool in knowledge you’re not suppose to have.
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jay_kyburz
1y ago
You have to know how to subvert existing security in order to build better secure systems. You _are_ supposed to know this stuff.
kstrauser
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1y ago
Some people think we shouldn’t because “what if criminals also learn it?” Uh, they already know the best techniques. You’re right: you and I need to know those things, too, so we can defend against them.
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